English Explanatory Dictionary

rivastigmine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A drug C₁₄H₂₂N₂O₂ that increases acetylcholine levels by inhibiting the action of cholinesterase and is used to treat dementia associated with Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.

Pronunciation

/ˌɹɪv.əˈstɪɡˌmin/

Word forms

rivastigmine

Etymology

From riva- (of known origin) + -stigmine (“acetylcholinesterase inhibitor”).

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